Proverbs 28:15

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.

In context

13 He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.

14 Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.

16 A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.

17 A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.

BSB Berean Standard Bible: Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
KJV King James Version: As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
WEB World English Bible: As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.
ASV American Standard Version: As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, So is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: A growling lion, and a ranging bear, [Is] the wicked ruler over a poor people.
DBY Darby Translation: A roaring lion, and a ranging bear, is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
WBS Webster Bible: As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.